Shalamagando 

Definition: Shalamagando (noun) - A term coined by Bernabas Mulugeta, which refers to the profound and paradoxical nature of existence, encapsulating both the absurdity and profundity of life. It encompasses the full spectrum of human experience, from moments of intense joy to deep sorrow, from the mundane to the extraordinary. Shalamagando acknowledges the coexistence of opposites—light and darkness, meaning and meaninglessness, creation and destruction—within the fabric of reality.

Example Sentence: As I gazed at the star-filled sky, contemplating the vastness of the universe and my own insignificance, I whispered to myself, ‘Shalamagando.’ It was a reminder that life’s contradictions and mysteries are what make it truly meaningful.

Shalamagando by Shalamagando February 16, 2024